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  • man wearing tie driving car

    Summer Driving Safety Tips [Slideshow]

    New Drivers February 3, 2019

    While we hear plenty about the dangers of winter driving, we often ignore the hazards that come with summertime driving. Statistics show summer is actually a riskier time to be on the road. The Insurance Information Institute shows the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in August. While summer offers some of the year’s...

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    How to Remove Love Bugs from Your Car

    Maintenance January 28, 2019

    While love bug season may sound romantic, it’s anything but. About this time of year, those pesky black and red flies begin appearing on your car’s windshield, grille or hood. And since their bodies are acidic, love bugs can eventually damage your vehicle’s finish. Learn how to get rid of love bugs with these simple...

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    5 Car Features to Protect You on Winter Roads [Infographic]

    Safety January 23, 2019

    With nearly 70 percent of the nation’s roads in snowy regions, the majority of Americans have had a “white-knuckle” driving experience in their past. Winter roads claim the lives of 1,300 people every year and injure 116,800, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fortunately, new features including forward collision alerts and lane departure warnings,...

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    Buying a Car? Learn What Documents You’ll Need to Bring [Infographic]

    Buying / Selling January 22, 2019

    Buying a car has become more streamlined, making the buying process faster than ever. However, not bringing the proper documents with you can hold up a purchase. Knowing what paperwork you need to bring along when you’re buying a car can keep the process moving. In addition to your driver’s license, there are a few...

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    The upside to small living and tips to make it happen

    Buying / Selling January 22, 2019

    The concept of small living isn’t something only empty-nesters enjoy anymore. A growing number of people want to own a home, but it may not be feasible in their bigger financial picture. One solution? Small-space living. Research shows that 68% of homeowners who live in tiny homes don’t have a mortgage, compared to 29% of...

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    Holiday Theft Prevention Tips

    Home - Safety January 14, 2019

    The holidays are a cheerful time, but while you’re celebrating, someone may be eyeing those new gifts. Beware of the burglars waiting to get their hands on your presents. Here are some tips to help avoid being a victim of theft over the holidays: 1. Save the status updates for later Four out of five...

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  • See and Be Seen: Motorcycle Safety Tips

    Motorcycles January 10, 2019

    According to a number of studies, nearly two-thirds of motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers of other vehicles violating the motorcycle’s right-of-way. In fact, the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles is the predominant cause of motorcycle accidents. It’s difficult to spot motorcyclists As vigilant as drivers try to be, there’s an actual...

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    Should You Rent or Sell Your House?

    Buying / Selling January 8, 2019

    If you’re moving out of a home you own, you might be wondering whether to rent your house out or sell it. Both of these options have benefits. It’s important to look at your individual situation and weigh the pros and cons before you decide. Many elements factor into choosing whether to rent or sell...

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    Sprinkler Winterization Tips

    Maintenance October 11, 2018

    The best time to winterize is before cold weather sinks in, and this holds true for sprinkler systems, especially if you live in an area where temperatures drop below freezing for any length of time. Draining all the water from your sprinkler system is a must. Otherwise, the water that’s left in system’s pipes may...

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    Cold-hardy dog breeds

    Pets September 25, 2018

    Almost all of today’s domestic dogs were bred for a purpose, and as a result, some are snow-loving mountain mutts while others are sun-loving beach bums. Their pedigrees have evolved over a long lineage from all over the world and each breed thrives in its natural habitat. If you’re comfortable living where the weather is...

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    What to Do After a Car Accident [Video]

    New Drivers September 19, 2018

    Accidents can happen quickly, and it can be hard to remember everything you should do after one occurs. If you’re like most people, you studied it in driver’s education class in high school, then drove off with your freshly minted license and promptly forgot. To complicate matters, things have changed since the days when most...

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    Drones and Commercial Designation

    Home - Technology & Trends May 29, 2018

    Facebook is testing a drone to bring Internet, via lasers, to remote areas. Amazon is experimenting with package delivery; and realtors, building inspectors and wedding photographers are using drones to provide birds’ eye views for their clients. One restaurant even used small drones with mistletoe to encourage kisses. Innovative uses of drones – unmanned aerial...

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    7 Benefits of Downsizing to an Apartment

    Buying / Selling April 24, 2018

    Making big decisions about where and how you live isn’t always easy. Your space needs to meet your needs and remain comfortable for you for the unforeseeable future. However, you may find yourself having too much space — and it isn’t comfortable or convenient. In fact, 60% of Americans living in a 2,000-square-foot home said...

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    10 Ways to Avoid Jet Lag [Slideshow]

    Travel & Outdoors March 7, 2018

    Switching time zones can be hard on your body. The more drastic the time change, the more severe your jet lag can be. Jet lag causes you to feel sluggish and can impair your ability to function. This can make it hard to enjoy your surroundings on vacation, or make decisions if you’re on a...

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  • Two-Stroke Smoke: Hagerty’s Guide to 2-Stroke Motorcycles

    Classic Cars February 23, 2018

    Like the horse and buggy, in their era 2-stroke motorcycles were a highly useful technology that eventually got left behind. That’s good news for collectors today, as they’re cheap, plentiful and fun – and range from mild to wild. The history of 2-stroke motorcycles They are quick and light, smoky and loud, consume gas at...

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